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Mar 09, 2025 - 06:13 PM
To properly install the Butt Hinge Mortise Template in the JIG IT Hinge Mortising System, follow these steps:
1. Choose the correct Butt Hinge Mortise Template for the hinges you will be using and place it in the opening of the JIG IT Hinge Mortising System, aligning the "A" on the template with the "A" on the jig.
2. Orient your box and lid as if they're in the fully open position and place spacers under the lid to level it with the box.
3. Position the JIG IT Hinge Mortising System on the box and the lid, with the Front Spacer in between them to ensure they're the correct distance apart. If needed, use the Optional Rear Spacer between the box and lid.
4. Shift the Hinge Mortising System until the etched markings on the Butt Hinge Mortise Template align with the hinge location you marked earlier (either centerline or outer edges). Make sure the sides of the box and lid are aligned and ensure that the box and lid are tight against the underside of the Jig Base. Clamp the lid and box to the Optional Rear Spacer.
5. Install a 3/16" straight router bit and a 3/8" O.D. guide bushing and locking nut in a plunge router.
6. Set the bit cutting depth to a hair less than the hinge thickness. Place the router on the jig with the bushing in the "A" cutout and slowly plunge until the bit just makes contact with your box. Engage the plunge lock. Place a leaf of your hinge under the router's depth stop and lower the stop until it contacts the hinge.
7. Double-check that the Template is positioned correctly on the jig, then make the plunge cut in "A." Use the bushing to follow the edges of the cutout, and rout away any material left in the middle. After finishing the cut, release the plunge mechanism and allow the bit to stop spinning before lifting the router from the jig.
8. Test fit a hinge in the mortises you just routed. Fine-tune the mortises, especially the corners, with a sharp chisel if necessary.
Repeat these steps for any other hinges you need to install.
Please note that these instructions are a summary and it is important to refer to the complete manual for detailed information and safety precautions.
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